NISC IV currently has several openings at multiple levels for a terminal instrument procedures (TERPS) Instrument Flight Procedures Specialist supporting the FAA National AirspaceSystem Integration Support Contract (NISC) program in its Oklahoma City, OKlocation.
The TERPS Flight Procedures Specialist provides support to the FAA Instrument Flight Procedures (IFP) Group (AJV-A4). Primary support for this positionwill be to the IFP Production teams. Provides technical expertise to FAA Aeronautical InformationServices Group and Service Area Flight Procedures Teams on the concepts and principles contained in FAA Order8260.3 United States Standard for Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS), FAA Order 8260.19 Flight Procedures and Airspace, and otherapplicable Orders and Directives that pertain to IFP development.
Must be located or willing to self locate to Oklahoma City, OK.
Duties will involve a wide range of functions:
- Support the amendment of current and new FAA IFPs.
- Determine the effect of proposed obstructions, altered or deactivated airports, NAVAID outages, and revisions tocontrolled airspace as they affect instrument flight procedures.
- Review aeronautical information released to confirm that air navigation information and technical data content isaccurate and correct.
- Initiate corrective action where discrepancies are discovered and accomplish amendment(s) for affectedprocedure(s).
- If required, provide background information to FAA for the development of Notice to Airman (NOTAM).
- Coordinate asnecessary with FAA Tech Ops, Flight Check, and Air Traffic personnel.
- Other contacts include regional and field FAAoffices, National Flight Data Center, military and airline representatives, state and local aviation officials, and aircraft andairport operators.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree from an accreditedcollege and4+ years of experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience in Aviation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe
- Ability to obtain and maintain public trust suitability
Qualifications desired and highly beneficial include:
- Previous experience with FAA or DoD Airspace and Procedures (Instrument Flight Procedures)
- Air Traffic Control Experience (FAA, Contractor or Military)
- Instrument or Commercial Rated Pilot (Military or Civilian)
- Certified Instrument Flight Instructor
- Degree in Aeronautics, Aviation, or Air Traffic Control career field.
Original Posting:October 2, 2026
Pay Range:Pay Range $65,650.00 - $118,675.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
